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What diseases can cause unexplained bruising?

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Dr. Marshall Solomon answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Increased INR: Increase in patients inr bleeding times when on blood-thinners. Clotting factor abnormalities, prolonged pressure on thin skin over bony prominences.

Answered 4/3/2015

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